Burning Moscow

The two heavily armed political personnel with submachine guns, when they heard that Colonel Voslibojnikov introduced them to Trikov, they stepped forward together and raised their hands to salute Trikov, and reported themselves.

The middle-sized moustache on the left first said: "Hello, Comrade General, Kravchuk, the battalion-level political commissar, will report to you and I will wait for your instructions."

After he finished speaking, the thin and tall one on the right continued, "Hello, Comrade General, Shuskovich, deputy battalion-level political commissar, will report to you and wait for your order."

After shook hands with the two of them one by one, Cui Kefu asked with concern: "Your journey is still going well. Didn't you encounter enemy airstrikes?"

Kravchuk clasped Trikov's hand with both hands and replied, "Thank you, Comrade General, for your concern, because we rest during the day and march at night, so there is almost no loss of personnel."

"Where are the troops?"

"Report Comrade General, there are about 15 kilometers away from here. At the current marching speed, at dawn, you should be able to reach the designated location."

Cui Kefu let go of his hand, walked to the table and sat down, and then asked: "How many people in this unit are equipped with how many weapons?"

Kravchuk turned to look at Shuskovic next to him, and when he nodded affirmatively, he replied: "Except for the two battalions that escorted them equipped with weapons, the rest are unarmed. "

Hearing what he said, Cui Kefu jumped up from his seat in fright. He asked in amazement: "Twenty thousand people are not equipped with weapons. What if you encounter Germans on the road? Do you think our bare-handed fighters can Defeat enemies armed to the teeth?"

"Comrade General," Shuskovich, who had not spoken, took the conversation and said indifferently: "When we set out, the superior had an order. Once we encounter the situation you mentioned, our escorted soldiers have the right to shoot. , To get rid of all these people, so as not to be captured by the Germans or surrender to the enemy."

The words of Shuskovic. I was shocked in a cold sweat. Twenty thousand people said that they would kill them all without mercy. It was really horrible. At this time I also want to understand. Why did the division commander, Colonel Voslibojnikov, brought people out to greet us when we arrived just now, but these dozen people stayed in the headquarters and did not come out. At first I thought that they were not giving Cui Kefu face, but now I realized that it was these two battalion-level political commissars, worried that the other ten soldiers from the punishment camp or the Gulag concentration camp took the opportunity to escape, and deliberately left them to look after them.

Cui Kefu stared at the commander standing by the wall in a new uniform, and asked Kravchuk: "Comrades, battalion-level political comrades, who are they?"

Kravchuk glanced back. Shrugging his shoulders, he replied, "What else can it be, Comrade General. These people are all drawn from the punishment camp. Since they have served as grass-roots commanders in the army, they will be temporarily given to them this time. A military rank was awarded. Come to command this prisoner army. The prisoners are divided into two hundred teams, each with one hundred people, and ten of them each manage twenty teams of prisoners."

"What about the two hundred people in the north of the village?" Hearing that these people were all officers from the punishment camp, I couldn't help but arouse my interest in the two hundred people in the north of the village. So before Cui Kefu could speak, I hurriedly Asked, "They are also from the correctional camp. Are they all soldiers with combat experience?"

Kravchuk didn't answer my question, but kept looking at me up and down, opened his mouth, and swallowed back after he wanted to say something. He might want to ask me who I am, but seeing Cui Kefu didn't blame me for speaking first, so he hesitated. .

Just when he was in a dilemma. Cui Kefu spoke next to him: "Comrade battalion-level political comrade, this is Lieutenant Colonel Oshanina, the chief of staff of our group army, currently acting as the chief of staff. These things are under her jurisdiction, so you can report to her. "

With the help of Cui Kefu. Kravchuk didn't dare to resist his orders, so he reluctantly said: "Yes, lieutenant colonel, the two hundred people are soldiers from various correctional camps, because they have participated in battles and have certain combat experience, so Their superiors let them serve as captains to manage prisoners who have never experienced military training."

For the ten soldiers from the correctional camp standing by the wall, I have neither good nor dislike for them. I lifted my chin at those people and told Kravchuk: "Comrade battalion-level political comrades, let them come and report to the commander!"

Kravchuk agreed, turned around and waved at those people, and said in a bad manner: "Hey, what about you, come here quickly and report to Comrade General."

The ten commanders stepped forward two steps, came to Cui Kefu, raised their hands to salute, and stood upright on the spot.

Cui Kefu walked from the right side of the queue to the left side, and then back to the right side from the left side. He watched them and asked with interest, "Comrades, why don’t you talk? Whoever takes the initiative, report yours first. Life, military rank, and reason for being sent to the disciplinary camp."

Hearing what Cui Kefu said, the ten commanders still stood motionless like ten wooden stakes. Seeing that no one was speaking, Cui Kefu pointed to the captain on the far right and said, "Comrade Captain, let's introduce yourself first."

The lanky captain stepped forward and said loudly: "Captain Sergeikov, Russian. The former battalion commander of the 34th Motorized Infantry Brigade was captured in the Battle of Kharkov in May. June. At the time, a few soldiers and I escaped from the enemy’s custody. But when I returned to the army and reported back to the army, I was caught as a deserter and sent to the disciplinary battalion of the 149th Special Brigade." The captain said that he was sent to the punishment camp because he had been captured, and my heart beat faster involuntarily. If my Liuban was captured by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, what would be waiting for me? Destiny, whether to be sent to the punishment camp or executed on the spot. Thinking of this, I suddenly got into a cold sweat.

Next came the yellow-haired captain’s report next to the captain: “Captain Oleg, a Belarusian, a company commander of the former 51st Army. Because after the troop was defeated in the Don, several soldiers in the company surrendered the Germans. Because of this, I was arrested by the Ministry of the Interior and sent to a correctional camp."

After hearing this, Cui Kefu didn't make any comments, and said to another black-haired captain next to the captain: "It's your turn, comrade captain, why did you get sent to the punishment camp because of what?"

The black-haired captain gave Kravchuk and Shushkovic a wary look. He also took a step forward and said cautiously: "Captain Koska, Ukrainian, former battalion commander of the 79th Infantry Division. In July. Because the 178th Reserve Infantry Regiment had three soldiers deserted, the Ministry of Internal Affairs ordered the The three men were arrested and shot to death. As a result, the lieutenant who carried out the order went to a nearby residential area and arrested three civilians to charge, but I found it and stopped it. Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that I was dangerously warm, so I arrested me. Sent to the punishment camp."

Cui Kefu stood in front of the fourth commander who appeared to be a Central Asian and asked, "What about you, Comrade Captain, why were you arrested for what reason?"

The captain also stepped forward and reported: "Comrade General, Captain Gaidar will report to you. I am a Kazakh. I used to be the battalion commander of the 302nd Infantry Division of the 51st Army. Because a recruit in the battalion was reported by a colleague and said he I once said, "If I go to the front, I will be the first person to surrender to the German army." During his interrogation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he confessed to five accomplices. And said their names." At this point, The captain paused, shrugged his shoulders and then said, "I am one of them, so the others were executed, but I was sent to the punishment camp."

After hearing what happened to the four commanders in a row, I couldn't help being furious. They were all imprisoned in punishment camps for some unwarranted crimes. In doing so, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was simply destroying the Great Wall. Because I was angry, I did not hear the self-introductions of the next few commanders clearly.

After the ten commanders introduced themselves one after another. Trikov returned to the table and sat down, and said to the two political workers standing nearby: "Comrade Kravchuk, Comrade Shuskovich."

The two hurriedly came to Cui Kefu, straightened their bodies, and asked respectfully: "Comrade Deputy Commander, do you have any instructions?"

Cui Kefu waved at them. Said: "Since the main commanders have been sent here by you, even if your mission is completed, you can now go back to Stalingrad and go back to life."

Hearing what Cui Koff said, the two political workers suddenly panicked. Kravchuk said firmly: "Comrade Deputy Commander, our task is to take care of them, lest..."

"Less what?" Cui Kefu stood up on the table with anger and said angrily: "Didn't you hear what they said just now? With such an excellent commander, you still suspect that they will To surrender the enemy?"

Kravchuk said reluctantly: "Comrade General, you may make sense, but we have an order to supervise the officers from the punishment camp and the prisoners in the Gulag concentration camp. Their bodies are completely wiped out. Before, we would not leave."

Cui Kefu snorted heavily and took his seat again, staring silently at the two political workers who were furious and frustrated in front of him.

One of the methods that leaders often use with their subordinates is silence. Silence is used to demonstrate authority and silence to exert pressure. Because as a subordinate, facing a superior who can determine his own destiny, he will inevitably have a mentality of speculation and anxiety. Although the two political workers began to maintain a calm attitude, they continued to wait patiently for Cui Kefu's change of the previous order with a humble attitude.

But as time went by, Cuikov remained silent, and the two of them were obviously unable to carry it. Sweat broke out on their foreheads. After looking at each other, Kravchuk still bowed his head to Cuikov and admitted his mistake. , He said in a low voice: "Since Comrade Deputy Commander has given the order, we must carry it out as a subordinate. However, there is no proof. You see if you can give us a written order, we can go back and have a business relationship."

Trikov nodded, and asked Colonel Vosliboynikov for paper and pen, and wrote on the paper the order for Kravchuk and Shushkovic to return to Stalingrad, and finally signed it with flying colors. Own name. When he handed over the order to Kravchuk, he specifically instructed him: "Comrade Kravchuk, when you leave later, take away the commanders from the warehouse in the north of the village."

"Ah?!" Hearing this order, Kravchuk asked to have a big meal, and asked inexplicably: "Comrade Deputy Commander, why are you taking them away?" Not only Kravchuk was confused, but I was also confused. I am puzzled. If you know that there are hundreds of experienced commanders, we will be able to save a lot of things when we command this team of 20,000 prisoners in the future.

Cui Kefu chuckled lightly, with a calm expression, looking at him firmly, and said: "Comrade battalion-level political comrade. How could I ask you to take these precious commanders back? I asked you to take them to take over those who are about to open. The team of prisoners. Remember, when these commanders take over the troops, let them take everyone to hide in the forest in the east of the village."

After the two political workers left dejectedly, Cui Kefu said to the ten commanders: "Comrades, commanders. From now on, you are a member of the 64th Army. As for the serial number," said Cui Kefu. Frowning for a moment, and then decisively said, "Now start to organize from right to left, and form the new first regiment to the new tenth regiment. Captain Sejerikov will be the commander of the new first regiment; Oleg The captain is the commander of the newly formed second regiment; Captain Kosca is the commander of the newly formed third regiment; Captain Gaidar is the commander of the new fourth regiment..."

After Trikov announced the names of the troops and the commanders, Captain Sederikov smiled bitterly and asked: "Comrade General, we will be treated as cannon fodder. Will we be sacrificed in the battle for nothing?"

Hearing his sudden question, Cui Kefu couldn't help but hesitate. He didn't know how to answer this question in a hurry. Seeing the desperate expression on the captain’s face, I hurriedly stepped up to make a round of it: "Comrade Captain, you think too much. You are also a member of our 64th Army, and we will definitely not sacrifice you for nothing. Yes. But you also know that your identities are quite special, so following the orders of your superiors, you will be organized into an independent force. The principle of using yours is: move in the most harmful direction; only talk about the results of the battle, not afraid of sacrifice. I hope you can all remember that you are not only fighting for your motherland. You are also fighting for your freedom and your honor!" At this point, I paused intentionally, my eyes swept across their faces, and then raised. The voice asked: "Do you understand?"

"I understand!" The ten people answered in unison.

Cui Kefu walked to my side and patted me on the shoulder. Approvingly said: "Oshanina, I am very relieved of your commanding ability. Now you choose a few from these ten commanders, let them be under your command, and form an independent division. You will take the post. Commander, take office now. Don't worry, I will equip you with enough weapons and ammunition, and train them well. Maybe they can be used in future battles."

I felt Cui Kefu's concern and earnest hope for me, and I also knew that Cui Kefu, behind his heart and soul, placed high hopes on me, and hoped that I could quickly grow into an excellent commander in this battle. He asked me to serve as the new independent division commander because I was almost in the role of soy sauce since I was in Leningrad to Stalingrad. Although I have been in the headquarters of the two armies, I have also served as a regiment. A long post, it is a pity that I don’t have any real power. I am restrained and restrained in doing things, and I can’t show my military talents. Now that I am the head of an independent teacher and become the real leader, I will have room to flex my muscles.

I once again looked at the ten commanders in front of me, pointed at Captain Sergeikov, Captain Oleg, Captain Koscar, and Captain Heydar, respectively, and said to Cuikov: "Comrade Commander, let them four. Personally leave it to me. With the strength of four regiments, I can let them use the power of four divisions."

After hearing what I said, Cui Kefu's face showed a relieved smile. When I accidentally looked at my four new subordinates, I looked at their faces with disdain. I smiled slightly and didn't care about them. Anyway, I will be long in Japan and wait for a few battles. As long as they are still alive, they will recognize my commanding ability.

When I was secretly proud, UU read www.uukahnshu. com suddenly remembered something and quickly asked: "Comrade Commander, if I come to serve as the commander of the independent division, who will serve as the chief of staff of the group army? You know that Colonel Ruskin is still outside to gather those who have been disbanded. What about the troops."

Cui Koff waved his hand and comforted me and said, "You don't need to worry about this. Today, Commander Shumilov and Colonel Ruskin are on the phone. He will be able to rush back to the headquarters at noon tomorrow at the latest. Then we will have it again. The chief of staff is now." After talking about this, he said with some regrets: "I wanted you to pick more troops. Unexpectedly, you chose four regiments. Then, I will do the remaining six regiments. bought."

"Comrade Commander, how do you plan to use these six regiments?" Although I have never met these fighters from the Gulag concentration camp, I am also worried about their unknown fate.

"When the transport regiment uses it," Cui Koff whispered to me, "The tunnel of Colonel Kolobutin does not require a large stock of large amounts of supplies. I will let the soldiers of the six regiments transport supplies."

After Cui Kefu finished speaking, seeing the ten commanders standing still standing still, he told them: "Okay, comrades commanders, don't stand there anymore, find a place to sit down and rest. Wait for Tianyi Liang, we have to go to the forest to receive troops from afar."